STRA Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

STRA has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 2.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.92%
Payout Ratio 53.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 80.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.96%
Payout FCF 44.1%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 34.97%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -16.3%
Total Return 5y: 0.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Education Services

Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PRDO 2,080 M 1.89% 4.33%
GHC 5,089 M 0.95% 1.29%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PRDO 2,080 M 59.5% 100%
GHC 5,089 M 4.49% 92.3%

STRA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-08 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.78%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.73%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.7%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.73%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-09 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.61%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.63%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.52%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-18 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.57%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-04 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.67%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-11 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.77%
2023-05-25 2023-05-26 2023-06-05 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.76%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-03-13 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.72%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-05 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.74%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-09-12 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.94%
2022-05-26 2022-05-27 2022-06-06 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.91%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-14 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.04%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-06 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.04%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-13 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.77%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-07 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.81%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.74%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-07 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-14 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-08 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-09 Quarterly 0.6 20% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-18 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-03-01 0.5 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.5 100% N/A
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-06-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-03-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2017-12-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-08-31 2017-09-05 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-06-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.25 -75% N/A
2012-11-21 2012-11-26 2012-12-10 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2012-08-23 2012-08-27 2012-09-10 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2012-05-24 2012-05-29 2012-06-11 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2012-02-27 2012-02-29 2012-03-12 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2011-11-23 2011-11-28 2011-12-12 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2011-08-25 2011-08-29 2011-09-12 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2011-05-25 2011-05-27 2011-06-10 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2011-03-01 2011-03-03 2011-03-10 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2010-11-23 2010-11-26 2010-12-10 Quarterly 1 33.3% N/A
2010-08-25 2010-08-27 2010-09-10 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2010-05-25 2010-05-27 2010-06-10 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2010-02-23 2010-02-25 2010-03-10 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2009-11-20 2009-11-24 2009-12-10 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A

STRA Dividend FAQ

Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) delivers post-secondary education and job-skill programs through three geographic-segmented businesses: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services. Its U.S. portfolio includes Strayer University (campus-based and online degrees) and Capella University (online-only), while the Australia/New Zealand side comprises Torrens University, Think Education and Media Design School, each offering a mix of undergraduate, graduate and vocational courses.

What is the Dividend Yield of STRA?

As of February 2026, STRA`s dividend yield is 2.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.40 USD by the current share price of 81.36.

Does STRA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, STRA paid a dividend of 2.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.6 USD.

How often does STRA pay dividends?

STRA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STRA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

STRA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STRA for the next 4 payments are between 0.502 (-16.3%) and 0.605 (+0.8%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will STRA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.6 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Strategic Education (STRA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STRA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Strategic Education (STRA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of STRA?

STRA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of STRA?

STRA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.96%. If you bought STRA's shares at 81.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STRA?

STRA Payout Consistency is 80.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Strategic Education has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does STRA have a good Dividend Yield?

STRA`s 2.92% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of STRA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of STRA is 53.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of STRA?

STRA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 34.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STRA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in STRA's Outstanding Shares?

Strategic Education's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.6% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has STRA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 19, 1997 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 22,120,500
1997 15,554,000 -29.69%
1998 15,652,000 +0.63%
1999 15,133,300 -3.31%
2000 15,352,800 +1.45%
2001 15,044,900 -2.01%
2002 10,700,000 -28.88%
2003 11,258,700 +5.22%
2004 14,661,000 +30.22%
2005 14,258,000 -2.75%
2006 14,180,000 -0.55%
2007 14,104,000 -0.54%
2008 13,875,000 -1.62%
2009 13,596,000 -2.01%
2010 12,744,000 -6.27%
2011 11,592,000 -9.04%
2012 11,314,000 -2.4%
2013 10,557,000 -6.69%
2014 10,734,000 +1.68%
2015 10,782,000 +0.45%
2016 10,971,000 +1.75%
2017 11,273,000 +2.75%
2018 22,033,000 +95.45%
2019 22,101,000 +0.31%
2020 24,143,000 +9.24%
2021 24,098,000 -0.19%
2022 23,911,000 -0.78%
2023 23,968,000 +0.24%
2024 24,149,000 +0.76%
2025 23,209,000 -3.89%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18